KILN ATTENDANT - C SHIFT

Mohawk Industries; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career opportunities

Job summary

Dal-Tile, a Mohawk Industries subsidiary, is seeking a Kiln Attendant to load greenware, operate kilns, and ensure quality during the firing process. The role supports safety-focused operations and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position operates on a C-shift schedule (Wednesday–Saturday) with Wednesday 12pm–6pm and Thursday–Saturday 6am–6pm, offering a stable, team-oriented work culture and opportunities for growth within Mohawk Industries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a kiln environment preferred.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to differentiate colors and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Load greenware into kilns per loading schedule.
• Unload fired tile from setters into bins.
• Transport fired tile from kiln to staging area for shipping.
• Maintain kiln cars and perform minor adjustments.
• Perform quality checks and report issues to supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and keep area safe, clean and organized.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Listening skills

Measurement accuracy

English proficiency

Safety consciousness

Color differentiation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work.

This is a C shift position working Wednesday to Saturday. Wednesday 12pm to 6pm and Thursday to Saturday working 6am to 6pm.

Ths hourly rate of pay is $23.33.

The Kiln Attendant manually loads and unloads tile for the firing process. The Kiln Attendant also performs periodic quality checks of the fired tile.

Major Functions and Scope:

• Loads greenware into the kilns per loading schedule.
• Unloads fired tile from setters into bins.
• Transport fired tile from kiln to staging area for shipping.
• Maintains kiln cars and makes minor adjustments as necessary.
• Performs quality checks on kiln as required.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows standard operating and safety procedures.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent .

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year prior manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience working in a kiln environment preferred.

Competencies:

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Ability to differentiate between colors.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits:

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include:

• Company Match on 401k
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.